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Study Course Description
Physics of Medical Equipment and Nanotechnology I
Course Code
FK_070
Branch of Science
Other natural sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry; Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jevgenijs Proskurins
Structure Unit Manager
Jevgenijs Proskurins
Structural Unit
Department of Physics
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, 1st floor, Rooms No 147 a and b, fizika@rsu.lv, +371 67061539
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with an introduction to basics of medical equipment within the context of macro and nano-scale processes occurring in a human body, physics, nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of physics, mathematics, anatomy, physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand and properly use terminology of nanomedicine and medical equipment; identify current challenges of nanotechnology in medicine; describe modern medicine procedures, explain the structure and operating principles of related medical equipment.
Skills
1.Compare the pros and cons of nanomedicine and classic medicine methods, analyze risks and opportunities for selection of a method.
Competences
1.Recognize physical phenomena, modern nanomaterials and their effects on the human body; create ideas for successful application of nanotechnology in medicine.
Assessment
Individual work
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Study the course materials (e.g., video lectures in estudies, literature).
Complete course assignments (e.g., read a publication, answer questions, create questions, gather information and publish it).
Prepare a presentation on a selected topic within the course content.
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Examination
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10 points
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Ability to solve tasks, demonstrate understanding of medical equipment and nanomedicine in a presentation, answer exam questions will be tested. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Video
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3
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Topics
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Introduction to nanomedicine. Differences between classical medicine and nanomedicine.
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Video
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3
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Processes at the nanoscale. Methods and equipment for nanomaterial characterization.
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Video
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3
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Ultrasound, physical principles of its generation and impact. Applications in diagnosis and therapy. Activation of nanopharmaceuticals by ultrasound.
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Video
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3
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Electromagnetic oscillations. Medical optics. Advantages of optical instruments. Endoscopy principle.
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Light absorption and scattering in tissues. Pulse oximetry and photoplethysmography methods.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
15 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Video
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3
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Lasers, their construction, working principles and medical applications. Use of nanoparticles in photodynamic therapy.
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Off site
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Video
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3
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Medical micro- and nanorobots. Bio-MEMS and NEMS devices. Lab on a chip.
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Video
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3
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The use of physical fields of the human body in diagnostics. Thermography. Use of nanoparticles in thermography. Electrocardiography. Electroencephalography. Electromyography. Electrooculography.
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Lecture
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Video
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3
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Ionizing radiation, its interaction with tissues. Application of X-rays in diagnosis and therapy. Gamma scintigraphy. Nanodosimetry. Betatron.
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Off site
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Video
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3
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Magnetism in medicine. Equipment for magnetic resonance. Magnetic nanoparticles for medical imaging. Magnetocardiography. Magnetoencephalography. Magnetooculography.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
15 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Jirák, D., & Vítek, F. (2018). Basics of Medical Physics: Vol. 1st English edition. Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press.Suitable for English stream
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Hornyak, G.L., Tibbals, H.F., Dutta, J., & Moore, J.J. (2008). Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (1st ed.). CRC Press. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
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Webster, T. J. (Ed.). (2012). Nanomedicine: Technologies and applications. Elsevier Science & Technology.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Cisneros, A. B., & Goins, B. L. (2009). Physiology - laboratory and clinical research: Body temperature regulation. Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated.Suitable for English stream
2.
Hartmut Zabel. (2017). Radiology, Lasers, Nanoparticles and Prosthetics. De Gruyter.Suitable for English stream
3.
Hartmut Zabel. (2017). Physical Aspects of Organs and Imaging. De Gruyter.Suitable for English stream
4.
Sattler, K. D. (Ed.). (2010). Handbook of nanophysics: Nanomedicine and nanorobotics. Taylor & Francis Group.Suitable for English stream
5.
Splinter, R. (Ed.). (2019). Handbook of physics in medicine and biology. Taylor & Francis Group.Suitable for English stream